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C26 JDT

1986 Honda Prelude

White Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,151 mi
Last recorded117,151 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1986 Honda Prelude75,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 JDT
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 117,151 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 109,369 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 103,448 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 99,241 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 99,241 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 95,654 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 94,038 miles

offside front tyre tread depth on 1.6mm limit

Fail 27 Jun 2008 94,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre tread depth on 1.6mm limit

Pass 13 Jun 2007 91,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 87,279 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?

Based on 156,010 MOT tests across 20,321 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,249
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
20,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,727
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,857
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 6,253
position lamp(s) not working 5,027
parking brake recording little or no effort 4,796
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C26 JDT is a 1986 Honda Prelude in White with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 75,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Prelude fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C26 JDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Prelude typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C26 JDT registered?

C26 JDT is a 1986 Honda Prelude, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C26 JDT safe to buy?

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